Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
The Wine Witch
The Wine Witch
The Wine Witch
Tuesday 14th December 2021
Rhian from South Wales shares her journey from alcoholism to sobriety and the support she found in the online sober community.
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46 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Rhian's Bold Step: From Wine Worship to Sobriety Advocate
When I found recovery...I couldn't believe there was other people that felt like me and knew about blackouts and did what I did, and sober and laughing about it and talking about it freely, it was like: wow, just eye opening.
Imagine battling a drinking problem for years, trying to set rules you just can't keep. That's Rhian's story. Hailing from South Wales, Rhian spent 15 years caught in the grip of alcohol, worshipping wine like a deity. She knew she had a problem for about eight of those years but couldn't quite break free. It wasn't until March 14, 2020, that she finally said goodbye to the bottle for good. What makes Rhian's journey unique?
Unlike many, she chose to go public with her struggles through national news, hoping to help others facing similar battles. Rhian opens up about the support she found in the online sober community and how connecting with others who had walked the same path was eye-opening and life-changing. She also shares the perks of sobriety, from being fully present in her relationships to navigating holidays without a drink in hand.
This episode is a testament to the power of coming out with your story and finding strength in community. Rhian's tale is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, showing that it's never too late to change and recover.